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How to Transfer Data Between microSD Cards for Use on Nintendo Switch

Instructions on how to transfer data from one microSD card to another for use on Nintendo Switch.

Important:

This process may not be able to copy the microSD card contents correctly in environments other than Windows (such as Mac).

Additional Information:

Software downloaded to a microSD card on one system will not be playable on a different system.

Do not swap data between multiple microSD cards, or swap your microSD card between multiple systems. Use a single microSD card with one system and be sure to follow the steps below if transferring content to a new microSD card.

Do not overwrite data by recopying to the same microSD card.

Always copy the entire folder, and never alter or erase the files it contains.

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